Assistant Editor - OK

BridgeTower Media is seeking an Assistant Editor to help lead a staff of reporters and news coverage. Organizationally, we are making a sincere effort to create an equitable, welcoming, and inclusive culture. We are seeking leaders who both understand and can mitigate the impact of unconscious bias in all aspects of the workplace.

What skills does the job require?

• A skilled communicator who can coach, encourage, and inspire writers to produce their best work
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience in the news industry with editing and management experience
• Knowledge of state government news coverage
• Strong computer skills and digital news management- including but not limited to: Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InCopy, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Acrobat, and internet research skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Reliable home internet connection with minimum 50mbps up/10mbps down

What will you be Responsible for?

• Work with staff reporters, freelance contributors and interns to conceive and execute insightful coverage for our audiences
• Lead a multimedia newsroom providing local, essential niche content online, email newsletters, social media and print.
• Edit and post stories and commentaries to ensure essential digital content daily
• Assist in the production of a daily newspaper and digital edition
• Help develop new editorial products and expand coverage areas and audiences
• Collaborate with other departments and other organizations within BridgeTower Media
• Work with the Executive Editor to carry out the vision of the organization
• Keep abreast of industry developments, audience analytics and emerging editorial technologies
• Various administrative duties

• What does BridgeTower Media offer?

  • A competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options.
  • Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
  • 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Leave Program
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Sick Time
  • Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours**
  • Over 10 holidays paid
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • 401K with a company match
  • Growth opportunities to build your career
  • Learning & Development programs

  **As long as business needs are met*

Who is BridgeTower Media?

BridgeTower Media is one of the country's leading business-to-business media companies with 44 print and digital publications in more than 20 U.S. markets. BridgeTower Media empowers communities with insights and connections to ignite growth in the business, legal, and construction industries. Through a collection of authoritative media properties and publications across the United States, we have deep relationships in the communities we serve, enabling us to provide unparalleled access to industry leaders and expert information.

BridgeTower Media and all subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and value diversity in our workplace.